TDI Reliability

Hey guys,
my warranty has just expired and I was told yesterday by Audi that they "can't" extend a warranty once it has expired.
So my question is how much of a risk is it to drive around without a motorplan?
I don't drive like a maniac, so I don't myself blowing a turbo due to my driving style, but is it safe to drive for another 30 000km (+- 18 000mi) without worrying about any impending repair bills?

I considered trading it in on a "pre-owned" model that still has a decent chunk of the motorplan left, but I'd rather save the extra money if I can.

If you look after it properly, you should have no probs at all but like everything there are no guarantees. My mate had a petrol 1.8t with 156.000 mls on the clock, he never had to spend a penny on it and it still drove almost like new. My A4 has 85000 mls and so far (touch wood) has never missed a beat. In my opinion warranties (unless you pay a fortune for them) are not normally worth the money, they always screw you in the small print. The money you will lose on selling yours and then paying a premium for a "new" car should easily cover the cost of any repairs. Hope this helps.

cheers mate. that's the type of thing i was hoping to hear. I wasn't considering "new" really, more newER like an '06 possibly SB, possibly TFSI

I would still take a knock trading mine in, but my logic was if you can pre-empt the expense and then spread it out over slightly higher repayments, rather than get a sudden un-expected expense of a repair bill.
Actually got one this morning - my radiator fan wouldn't turn off and it's now being replaced.

the basic tdi is strong, its the turbo itself and possibly clutch are the only things likely to go. a tdi turbo could last 150k or 5k like mine....but a turbo rebuild and refit will cost about 800 or so

on your to do you mention fmic - dont do it on an a3, the pd140 has a great intercooler already and its a complete waste of money unless you are running a 300hp hybrid turbo

Thanks dunk.
Yeah, I was planning on doing it 'cause I had seen adverts claiming big power gains, but after chatting to some of the guys here, I got the same info as what you just said. so that's actually off the list (must update my sig )
First thing I'm gonna do is a remap. Enjoy that for a while, then Eibachs, then...

A mechanic mate of mine actually said a similar thing - that your turbo can go at any time really - doesn't depend on how you drive. To an extent obviously...

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